This must form the first sentence and it’s your job to continue the story through to completion. Take a look at the photo of the door above or, write about a completely different door and building. What happens in your story is entirely up to you – it can be mysterious, romantic, dangerous or, in fact, anything you like but you only have a maximum of 600 words including the open line and the title The Locked Door.

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Rules:

You must be aged 18 or over

Open to writers worldwide.

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Maximum word count is600 and this includes the opening line and title

Submissions must be original and previously unpublished

You may enter multiple submissions providing the correct fees are paid

You must enter on or before the closing date

Submissions must be written in English

We welcome imaginative interpretations of the theme

We will judge, award and publish the results within 12-16 weeks. Entry implies acceptance to these rules.

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